Collected news stories, with a current focus on Covid-19 recovery
RNZ
The new coalition government has decided to open an independent inquiry into the pandemic response but a legal expert warns it's not a good look.
RNZ
Scientists have created a new framework designed to help Aotearoa better manage pandemics.
RNZ
There have been 7881 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 20 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Stuff
After nearly four years of Covid, Aotearoa is seeing yet another wave. So what's going on? Is this just how it's always going to be? Stuff asks the experts.
Newsroom
The first authoritative NZ research reveals the heartbreaking impact of the Long Covid illness on patients' lives
Newshub
Wastewater results, case counts and deaths suggest we're experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Te Whatu Ora is urging high-risk people to protect themselves as over 5800 covid cases were confirmed this week, more than 200 being hospitalised.
Newshub
"We're very much in a peak at the moment."
RNZ
There have been 5872 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week.
The Conversation
Considered a pipe dream not too long ago, research on RNA therapeutics is progressing rapidly. Now a new manufacturing protocol will help researchers to advance the technology.
RNZ
There have been 4018 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week, and 23 further deaths attributed to the virus.
RNZ
It's the unwelcome guest that no one wants to talk about – Covid-19 may be below the radar now, but it hasn't gone away and is likely to claim 1,000 Kiwi lives this year.
RNZ
There have been 3571 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week, and 15 further deaths attributed to the virus.
CNN
Even if you’re on the other side of a cold, that doesn’t always mean you’re back to normal. Respiratory symptoms can last, a new study shows. Experts say to take that seriously.
RNZ
New Zealand's restrictions during the pandemic saved the lives of about 20,000 people, according to new research.
RNZ
Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles is warning that new vaccines against the latest variant of Covid-19 might not be available in New Zealand until next year.
RNZ
People living with Long Covid after being admitted to hospital are more likely to show some damage to major organs, according to a new study.
Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health and ESR are monitoring this and other subvariants closely.
Newshub
"I think it's a reminder the pandemic is not over."
RNZ
Covid infections are putting people at higher risk of diabetes, strokes, heart disease and other long-term illnesses - but experts warn it may be decades before the full impact is known.
Newsroom
National's leader all but rules out anti-vaxxers in a Cabinet he leads as he announces cash incentives to raise immunisation rates, alongside restored health targets.
NPR
At a recent medical gathering, researchers presented their latest hypotheses about what causes – and what could treat – the lingering disease.
Newshub
The Omicron offshoot carries more than 35 mutations.
Newshub
BA.2.86 may be more capable of causing infection in people who previously had COVID-19 or were vaccinated with previous shots.
Newshub
A new COVID-19 variant has the World Health Organization on high alert.
Salon
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